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Teen-ager dies in van-bicycle accident in Grand Teton National Park MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) - A Studio City, Calif. girl was killed when she was struck by a van during a bicycle tour in Grand Teton National Park. Gabriella Axelrad, 13, was riding at the head of her group with a friend when the van driven by Nathan Ballenger, 21, of Pisgah, N.C. struck her bike Saturday near South Jenny Lake Junction, park officials said. Two medical professionals driving by when the accident occurred tried to revive the girl but she died at the scene within minutes, officials said. An investigation continues to determine whether charges should be filed. Copyright 1999 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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